Please describe your activities while abroad (eg, seeing
patients, clinical research, public health project, etc.):
Small classroom experience in Spanish language and some
Costa Rican culture, 20 hours per week. Homestay with family.
I also volunteered at a local hospital and took one medical
spanish class (2 hours, one day)--both arranged through
the school.

Please describe the range of activities available,
in addition to yours:

Would you recommend this institution to other Penn
medical students? Why?
This was one of many language schools in the area. I paid
to attend the school and to stay with a family in the area.
It was an effective way to learn the language and a great
time.

What did you not like?

Is there an application process for this institution?
How does one arrange a visit? Are there important dates
to know about?
Everything is pretty flexible since you're paying. I'd be
happy to tell anyone what I know about language schools
in the area.

What costs were associated with the trip, other than
transportation. Please include institutional fees, housing
costs, food, etc.: Cost for the school and homestay was a little under
$300/week. Airfare was about $600. Additional expenses were
minimal.

Did you receive funding for this trip? If so, from
whom and for how much? Please provide important information,
such as contacts, application procedure, and due dates:

Would you agree to be contacted by other students interested
in this site? If so, please give your name and contact information:
Andrew Miner
E-mail: miner@mail.med.upenn.edu
Phone: 215-587-9532